Rent Scanning the Skies (2012)
4.0 of 5 from 46 ratings
1h 30min
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- Synopsis:
This feature-length special focuses on the planning and construction of a new, state-of-the-art telescope by Discovery Networks in the Coconino National Forest in Arizona, USA. After a decade of construction, the $50 million telescope is sure to amaze and fascinate with each new insight, uncovering the mysteries of what's beyond Neptune in our solar system, the Milky Way, small galaxies and other celestial objects. This special also features interviews with astronomers about their mission to share their discoveries and educate the public, as the cutting-edge capabilities of the telescope see the limits of our understanding pushed further and further towards new frontiers of knowledge. With the groundbreaking ease and speed with which the telescope quickly navigates different parts of our solar system, it represents a new dawn for scientific education and new ways to learn about our universe - what will they find? - Directors:
- Adam Costa
- Producers:
- Adam Costa, Brooke Runnette
- Writers:
- Adam Costa
- Aka:
- Scanning the Skies: The Discovery Channel Telescope
- Studio:
- Discovery Channel
- Genres:
- Documentary, Special Interest
